Innovation spotlight: women’s health

23 Sept 2025
Rotterdam
The Future of Positive Nutrition
What are the latest science backed ingredients proven to support women’s health at key life stages? How can innovations in gut microbiome research inform the development of functional ingredients to support reproductive health? How can performance nutrition be optimised to meet the needs of women?

16:00 - 16:15 - Innovating women’s health: smarter supplement delivery
Sarah Lesina, General Manager, Europe and Americas, Sirio Europe
16:15 - 16:30 - Nutrition before and during pregnancy: a window of opportunity to improve long term health outcomes for both mother and child
Eline van der Beek, Head of Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences, Nestlé; Professor of Nutritional Programming, The University Medical Center Groningen
16:30 - 16:45 - From Isala to Rufaida: investigating women’s microbes through participatory science

Sarah Ahannach, Senior Researcher, University of Antwerp
16:45 - 16:55 - Q&A Session

Speakers
Sara Lesina
Sara Lesina, General Manager, Europe and Americas - Sirio Europe
Eline van der Beek
Eline van der Beek, Head of Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences, Nestlé - Professor of Nutritional Programming, The University Medical Center Groningen
Sarah Ahannach
Sarah Ahannach, Senior Researcher - University of Antwerp